Good Governance

Remarkable Event! Mouth Painting Exhibition By Quadriplegic Defence Personnel Organised In Mumbai

An exhibition showcasing the fabulous mouth paintings made by quadriplegic defense personnel of the Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre (PRC) in Khadki was a truly remarkable event.

Organized by the Rotary Club at the Nehru Art Centre in Mumbai, the exhibition showcased these artists’ incredible talent and steely resolve, despite their physical limitations.

The jawans of the Indian Defence Services who suffered spinal injuries and are admirably rehabilitated at the Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre, Khadki, are epitomes of creativity.

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Pune: Indian Striped Hyena Rescued From Deadly Foot Trap, Released Post Intensive Care

A young male Hyena who was rescued from a deadly foot trap has recovered at Pune-based RESQ Charitable Trust’s Wildlife Unit and was released to its natural habitat. This Indian Striped Hyena recovered post-intensive care @resqct. This is him bolting out at his release, GPS-collared to ensure he’s thriving well after.

While many lose their lives to road accidents and persecution, several make it back to the wild due to the joint efforts of the FD & NGOs. Every single one matters so every release is worth the joy!

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IAS Officer Visits Ocean-Bound Plastic Waste Collection Facility In Chennai

The additional chief secretary of the state’s environment, forest, and climate change department, Supriya Sahu, visited a global brand’s plastic waste collection facility in Manali.
She stated that the facility was collecting ocean-bound plastic waste from across the city.

“It is the first global facility for Garnier and recyclable PET bottles in partnership with the Plastics4change. More such facilities should be set up across the city to stop plastic from entering the waterbodies and oceans,” she said.

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North Central Railways Shares Clip Of Intensive Cleaning At Station, Urge Travelers To Keep Premises Clean

A Twitter video shared by North Central Railway on February 13 shows a glimpse of the intensive cleaning and washing of station premises at North Central Railway Prayagraj Junction. To maintain the momentum of cleanliness among stations, the railway department has urged travelers to keep the premises clean for a hygienic lifestyle and make use of garbage cans.

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Threat To Biodiversity! Sundarbans Mangrove Forest Faces Destruction For Commercial Purposes

Urbanization and housing schemes to increase the human population are destroying the mangroves, as mangroves are drained, and land is cleared to make space for urban projects. Environmental degradation is growing due to mangrove destruction. Due to the destruction of mangrove forests, many people are losing their source of livelihood.

The Sundarbans provide an effective flood and storm barrier for the millions who live in and around Kolkata and West Bengal.

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Vermiculture Becomes New Source Of Sustainable Tribal Livelihood In Odisha

To enhance their earning, tribals in Odisha have started vermiculture, a method of composting waste material through earthworms and other worm species. Women farmers have been able to earn well by adopting vermicompost farming.

Vermicompost supplies essential plant nutrients to promote beneficial soil microbes and improve soil health, aiding in improved crop productivity and ensuring sustainability.

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Earth Loves You, Love It Back!

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IAS Officer Supriya Sahu flaunts her stylish upcycled bag made out of discarded DVD & Audio tapes. The bag is a creation of Ms. Jeong Lee, a fashion designer & founder of ‘OK upcycling studio’ at Auroville, Puducherry. She leads several fantastic initiatives to convert waste to wealth.

We appreciate these meaningful initiatives as it clearly justifies, “Waste isn’t waste until we waste it.”

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Odisha: Air Pollution Risk For Sambalpur Residents As Scrap Dealers Burn Garbage In Open Areas

A Twitter video shared by Rajesh Kumar Meher on February 12 shows clouds of smoke erupting from burning garbage in the Baijamunda chowk area of Sambalpur. Scrap dealers have been burning trash in the open, endangering the health of commuters and polluting the air. Open garbage burning poses health risks to those exposed directly to the smoke, and it mainly affects people with sensitive respiratory systems, children, and the elderly.

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India and Malaysia deepen fintech cooperation with a new digital council and UPI–PayNet payment linkage to simplify cross-border transactions.
Under the PM RAHAT scheme, road accident victims across India will receive cashless emergency hospital treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh, aiming to reduce preventable deaths during the critical golden hour.
On the seventh anniversary of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, India pays tribute to 40 CRPF personnel while renewing its commitment to unity, security and peace.
Ahmedabad Opens Gujarat’s First ₹30 Lakh CNG-Based Dog Crematorium at Behrampura.
Delhi’s new Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana will provide financial aid of ₹56,000 to girls from birth to graduation, maturing to over ₹1 lakh to promote education and empowerment.
PM Modi and PM Anwar reinforce India–Malaysia ties, signing 11 agreements to expand trade, defence, and technology collaboration.
After repeated complaints and viral videos, Goa Police have begun detaining offenders to protect tourists and the state’s global image.
From mandatory four-way segregation to digital tracking and stricter penalties, India’s new waste rules seek systemic change.
Union Minister Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, a driver-owned cooperative app with zero commissions and lower fares.
Mumbai’s civic body has introduced new bylaws imposing fines from ₹200 to ₹25,000 to curb littering, spitting, illegal dumping, and other cleanliness violations.
India-US Trade Deal: In a historic pivot, India secures a major trade deal, slashing US tariffs to eighteen per cent.
Kerala trims the Class 10 syllabus by 25 per cent to reduce student stress and academic burden.
Kerala extends free education to undergraduate Arts and Science students while boosting welfare, scholarships, and research funding.
The Supreme Court has linked menstrual hygiene to dignity and education, directing schools nationwide to provide free sanitary pads and proper facilities for adolescent girls.
In a rare welfare initiative, Karnataka’s police chief has mandated leave on birthdays and wedding anniversaries to improve morale, mental well-being and work-life balance.
The 2026–27 Kerala Budget reinforces welfare commitments with higher pensions, increased ASHA and Anganwadi pay, and expanded social support schemes.
Karnataka launches a statutory board to ensure social security for gig workers, with fees collected from app-based platforms.
The new amendment empowers a parent-inclusive committee to fix private school fees for three years, aiming to curb arbitrary hikes and bring transparency.
After nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union have concluded a comprehensive FTA aimed at boosting trade, investment and strategic cooperation.
Uttarakhand marks one year of its UCC with 5 lakh+ digital registrations and new 2026 reforms.
Police personnel trekked several kilometres through treacherous weather conditions to save stranded families, who were provided food, shelter, and medical assistance following their rescue.